True Police

Rookie Det. Kenda investigates a 1975 case that begins with the murder of a beloved Colorado philanthropist and society figure whose husband, a gambler and womanizer, appears to have an air-tight alibi. Mentored by his veteran partner Det. Lee Wilson, a former Nashville singer turned skilled investigator, Kenda’s case quickly attracts attention from the FBI, CIA, and Interpol, for its similarity to a string of killings involving wealthy married women. All the murders appear to have been committed by a hired professional.

Embark on a thrilling ride with Journey Into a Private Investigator's World: Case Studies and Lessons Learned. This engaging book offers an insider's look at the captivating world of private investigations, infused with invaluable kernels of wisdom drawn from real-life experiences and steeped in the high-stakes drama of detective stories. With a diverse range of memorable cases compiled over fifteen years, this book is primed to be revealing, educational, and fascinating all at once. In Journey Into a Private Investigator's World: Case Studies and Lessons Learned you will discover: - In-...

BRITISH LEGAL HISTORY - The Fielding Brothers & Bow Street Runners - the early days and beginnings of policing in England with the infamous Fielding Brothers, the early Bow Street Runners, Robert Peel, Jerome Caminada, and other brutal crime fighters, covering highway robberies, gruesome murders, street crime and a host of dangerous attacks on society. A fascinating slice of legal history and nostalgia, featuring Victorian & Edwardian Manchester crime.

In True Paranormal Stories, you will discover accounts of the strangest paranormal events witnessed by police officers and security guards. Police officers often deal with crazy criminals. However, there have been some instances where police have responded to emergency calls, only to find themselves in an unexplainable situation.

True crime podcaster Trinity Scott is chasing breakout success, and her brand-new serial may get her there. Her subject is Clayton Jay Pelley. More than two decades ago, the respected family man and guidance counselor confessed to the brutal murder of teenage student Leena Rai. But why he killed her has always been a mystery. In a series of exclusive interviews from prison, Clayton discloses to Trinity the truth about what happened that night beneath Devil’s Bridge. It’s not what anyone in the Pacific Northwest town of Twin Falls expects.

​For Detective Billy Harney, getting shot in the head, stalked by a state’s attorney, and accused of murder by his fellow cops is a normal week on the job. So when a drive-by shooting on the Chicago's west side turns political, he leads the way to a quick solve. But Harney's instincts - his father was once chief of detectives and his twin sister, Patti, is also on the force - run deep. As a population hungry for justice threatens to riot, he realizes that the three known victims are hardly the only casualties.

The idea of Scotland Yard is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard—the world’s first modern, professional, and centrally organized police force—set new standards for policing and investigating. Based on official case files, contemporary newspaper reporting, trial transcripts, and the first-hand accounts of the detectives on the beat, Scotland Yard tells the tales of some of history’s most notorious murders.

Four drunken young people climb a high bluff to their cliffside campsite on the Apalachicola River in the middle of the night. The next morning only three are still alive. How did the outgoing, fun-loving, and beautiful Blake Scott die? Was she murdered by one of her so-called friends to cover up being sexually assaulted, or did a jealous lover exact revenge? Though Blake’s suspicious death was ruled accidental by a sheriff's investigator working his first case, her family and friends believe she was murdered. But after five long years of failed private investigations and a stalled ...

The stories of six brutal murderers of women. Were these men simply bad, or were they actually mad? The juries of the day had their say, but you can make up your own mind. The Acid Bath Murderer- The disturbing life of John George Haigh. Blood-drinking lunatic, or opportunistic ‘man with a disposal plan’? The Ladykiller- Was post-war Britain ready to be introduced to the ‘charming’ aircraft pilot Neville George Clevely Heath? The Southwark Poisoner- Was George Chapman a serial-killing poisoner, or something even worse? True Justice?- The controversial case of Ronald True, a case ...

On January 15, 1947, the tortured body of a beautiful young woman was found in a vacant lot in Hollywood. Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, a young Hollywood hopeful, had been brutally murdered. Her murder sparked one of the greatest manhunts in California history.

Acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan follows Russell Poole, a highly decorated LAPD detective who in 1997 was called to investigate a controversial cop-on-cop shooting, eventually to discover that the officer killed was tied to Marion “Suge” Knight’s notorious gangsta rap label, Death Row Records. During his investigation, Poole came to realize that a growing cadre of black officers were allied not only with Death Row, but with the murderous Bloods street gang. And incredibly, Poole began to uncover evidence that at least some of these “gangsta cops” may have been involved in the murders of rap superstars Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.

It was the most audacious crime of the 1970’s; a gang of villains tunnelled their way into the safety deposit box vault of Lloyds Bank on Baker Street, London. The ‘walkie-talkie’ robbery (as it became known) was later immortalised in the hit 2008 film ‘The Bank Job’ starring Jason Statham. Dan Shaw, Author of ‘The Krays: Their Life and Crimes’ and ‘The Great Train Robbery’ presents the explosive true account of one of the most daring and ingenious heists in British criminal history. It’s a story packed with suspense and intrigue, near misses, and edge of the seat plot ...

In early 2000, Adnan Syed was convicted and sentenced to life plus thirty years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, a high school senior in Baltimore, Maryland. Syed has maintained his innocence, and Rabia Chaudry, a family friend, has always believed him. By 2013, after almost all appeals had been exhausted, Rabia contacted Sarah Koenig, a producer at This American Life, in hopes of finding a journalist who could shed light on Adnan’s story. In 2014, Koenig's investigation turned into Serial, a Peabody Award-winning podcast with more than 500 million international listeners.

Midnite's Journey II, The Aftermath continues the epic tribulations of Midnite, as he continues to be pursued by the forces of corruption at the highest levels of our government., while pursuing his successful music career. His life, and those of his friends and loved ones are constantly threatened. The dangerous circumstances exist as a result of Midnite's first hand knowledge of the murders and deep corruption perpetrated by these nefarious members of a secret organization. In order to stay alive, he and his allies must take affairs into their own hands.

NEARLY FORGOTTEN TRUE CRIMES - VOLUME 2 tells the story of 7 crimes, and the events around them, which took place in the USA in the early 1900s and captured the attention of the American press and public at the time. *MURDER IN DUPLICATE Deep in the wilderness of the Washington timberlands the mutilated body of Ralph Allinson lay for months before it was accidentally discovered by a local lumberjack. A short time later police came across another decomposing body in dense undergrowth. With almost no clues to go on, only dilligent detective work and overwhelming circumstantial evidence led to...

One of the most savage gang wars in Miami's bloody history occurred during the 1990s between the Boobie Boys and Vonda's Gang. Embroiled in a dispute over drug turf, these two narcotics organizations were responsible for over 40 murders and 100 non-fatal shootings. The gang leaders, one a man and one a woman, were ruthless and the streets of Miami ran red with blood. Innocent bystanders were murdered and maimed at an alarming rate. A five-year-old boy and his mother were killed when they were caught in the crossfire. Double and triple victim homicides were occurring with frightening ...

When Phillip is abducted, his family's hidden secrets and the town's dark mysteries come to light. Josie must confront the prejudices of their small community and uncover the sinister truth to bring her son home. A tale of courage and resilience, this story dives deep into family bonds and the shadows lurking in a seemingly peaceful town.

They came from the tough streets of London's east-end. They Grew up together, they fought together, they ruled vast swathes of the city together, they murdered together, and together everyone considered them unstoppable. Ronnie and Reggie Kray's reputation for violence preceded them wherever they went and was instrumental in propelling them to a notoriety which has never been equalled, before or since, throughout the brutal history of British organised crime. Presented concisely, yet packed with detail, this book concentrates on telling the true story of the Krays, their rise to the top of ...

Beautiful, shrewd, and lethal, Daria Villalobos is on a mission. Determined to be the first woman to take the reins of her father's notorious organization, she hatches a plot to eliminate Veranda, framing a rival to take the fall. Veranda Cruz is on a mission of her own. Intent on destroying the powerful Villalobos criminal empire, Veranda battles her department and her personal demons as she takes on Daria.

Who captured members of the Wild Bunch? Solved a nationally known 1893 train robbery? Who helped capture H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer? Chief William Desmond commanded the largest detective force west of the Mississippi River. The St. Louis Chief of Detectives from 1890 to 1907 personally solved hundreds of crimes and protected fair goers during St. Louis' 1904 World's Fair. Learn the true story of one of America's greatest detectives.